Cassava Cake

Cassava cake is another all-time favorite dessert in the Philippines. It is made from grated cassava which Filipinos call kamoteng kahoy or balanghoy. Desserts made from cassava are very popular because cassava is easily grown anywhere in the country.

This is another kakanin (Filipino native sweet delicacies) that is so perfect for special occasions and even for regular snack or dessert. It is so easy to make ---just mix all the ingredients and put it in the oven! The only hard part is waiting for it to bake! :)

Cassava cake is so popular that there are a lot of different versions available. Check out mine!

¼ cup sugar (If you want it sweeter, you can double the amount of sugar)

Toppings:

½ can condensed milk

1 egg

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. In a small bowl, mix ½ can condensed milk and 1 egg. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, mix all cake ingredients thoroughly.

4. Transfer to a lightly greased baking dish or pan. Bake for 1 hour.

5. Pour the condensed milk and egg mixture on top of the cassava cake. Bake for 20 minutes more or until desired brown color is achieved. (I usually bake it for 25-30 minutes because my husband loves it with a little burnt sides.)

6. Remove from oven and allow to cool down completely. (In the Philippines, it is usually topped with grated cheese, but my daughters don’t like it that way so I omitted that part.)

Here's how google translated your comment: "You know I am Brazilian and I like everything that is done with cassava, but I liveshere in Italy and here, it is very difficult to find manioc. It made me remember this recipe from my country.Kiss"

Hi tina, please help me. I have fresh cassava here, and im confused if i should boil it first and peel of its skin then grate it. Or should i just skip the boiling and peel of the skin then grate it...or should ijust grate it without removing the skin? Thanks so much!

That's about the same way that my wife makes the cake. But, we use fresh cassava, and it's my job to skin it & grate it as well. I love the stuff & we always have most of the ingredients in stock. All, I have to get is the cassava.

Hello - I just found your recipe and it looks wonderful. I'm making my first Cassava Cake for my sister in law for her birthday tomorrow. Can you please tell me what kind of cheese is usually used for the top? Thank you and thanks for the great recipe!Jenna

Hi! Tina, Today was the first time that I made cassava cake. I tried making your Cassava cake recipe and it was such a huge hit. It tasted just right! I couldn't believe that I was the one who baked it. Thank you! God bless you!

Hi tina what is the equivalent measurement of the condensed milk in cups when your recipe says 1 1/2 14oz. Also what size egg (in grams) do you use? Also for the cassava cake do you need to put unsalted butter as well?

I really don't measure it. :) Just divide 1 can into two. Use half for topping and the other half with the other can for the cassava cake. I don't use butter for my cassava cake. If you want, you can use butter to grease the baking dish/pan.